Perfect Life

Changping Music Festival is an open music festival. Basically, as long as you are willing to perform, you can always have the opportunity to participate in the performance. Even if you have no money or even can't enter the venue of the music festival, you can enjoy the music Festival.

Every May, when the music festival opens, outside the venue, in addition to the food stalls gathered from all over the place, there will be many people who sing on the street holding guitars. Perhaps their skills are limited, or their The talent is also average, and many of the works they have created are mostly mediocre, but it doesn't matter, even if there is no audience, they will still sing. For many amateurs, singing itself is already a kind of happiness.

Applause, or cheers, or a few banknotes, or a contract, and so on, are just add-ons to the music.

And their music is not even limited by folk or rock. Here, you can even hear the authentic American country music from the mouth of a guy playing on the street.

And this kind of unrestrained street performance has already become a part of the Changping Music Festival.

Of course, that basically excludes established singers.

Most of the singers invited here will sing one of their own masterpieces at the concert, or cover a famous rock or folk song, and then they will be counted as crossovers. They rarely sing works that are obviously not very popular with the audience. Because their purpose of coming here is, on the one hand, for networking and communication, and on the other hand, it is actually to increase exposure opportunities for themselves and win more fans for themselves.

So, they never take risks.

But Li Qian came for the first time. as the opening guest. But sang a very adventurous work.

Ancient style... "Yueren Song"... on many faces. It's all written in a capital letter!

Some like it, some don't. But for the vast majority of ordinary audiences, whether they like it or not, it is the past. There are other singers to listen to.

However, for some people, such a piece of work was brought to the opening ceremony of the music festival by Li Qian to sing. The meaning it represents is obviously not so simple ∮↘∮↘, nor can it be swept away And passed.

So, did not wait until the end of the music festival, the next day, that is, Saturday morning. Not only the entertainment page of "Shuntian Daily" reported the opening of the Changping Music Festival, but also the performances of many singers at the opening ceremony. Even on its literary review page, a not-so-short review article was published.

"Elegance is Good, Elegance is Bad" An Analysis of the Motivation of Yueren Song>

Obviously, because Li Qian's status in the domestic music scene is so undeniable today, the musicians, music critics, and even reporters who also went to the music festival on the same day will not let this song go in vain.

And this critic, on the one hand, affirmed the sound and beauty of the song "Yueren Song", on the other hand, he did not hesitate to criticize the song for being too far away from ordinary fans, which is not bad , at least in fairness!

By the third day, Sunday, more comments emerged

"This is the most precious thing in the blood of our nation. I see Yue people's songs>"

"A Song of Sorrow and a Song of Love on the Beauty of Yue People's Songs"

"Li Qian, do you want to support homosexuality? 》

"I finally understand the meaning of "pretending to be profound" and "moaning without a problem"

"We Need Yue People Songs"? 》

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Monday, morning, Minghu Culture Company, Music Director's Office.

Liao Liao casually put both feet on the coffee table, holding the newspaper in his hand, and read emotionally: "...In the past few short years, it is these beautiful works, these brand-new styles, Let us remember this young musical talent. Even today, I still have to say that the surprise brought by "Perseverance" and the surprise brought by "The Sound of the Wave" have not retreated. The youthful singing trend set off by "Sister and Sister Stand Up" and "The Boy on the Opposite Look Here" is also becoming a force that cannot be ignored in the current domestic music scene, but since last year, he seems to have stopped..."

After reading this, Liao Liao also raised his head to look at Li Qian with interest, then lowered his head with a smile, and continued to read: "Yes, Liao Liao's "Grateful Heart" was a great success, and the new album " "Woman Flower" is about to be released, and the album "Dream Chaser" also helped He Runqing complete a successful transformation, including the "False Monk", I have to say, the rock he did is really beautiful Great, great. But "Yueren Song" definitely doesn't belong in the category of beauty in my mind!"

"From a technical point of view, from an emotional point of view, and from an artistic point of view, this song is impeccable. I listened to the scene, and I was deeply moved by this song, but I deeply hope that this song will not appear in the "Woman Flower," or "The Price of Love," which is expected to be released in July."

"Of course, it can be made into a fever disc. Li Qian can definitely come up with more works of this kind of high and low music, and then invite Liao Liao, He Runqing, oh, yes, and Zhou Hao... Invite all the masters in the music world. Come and record for him, including himself, and then complete an absolutely good collection disc together, but it should never be a record to win the market. As a die-hard church member, I deeply hope that Li Qian can understand In this regard, at the same time, I hope that besides "Yueren Song", he can come up with more good works, just like the original "Perseverance" and "The Sound of the Waves", continue to amaze my ears!"

Thinking of this, Liao Liao raised his head and observed Li Qian's expression.

Li Qian pouted, "The writing is okay, um, it's average, not too good, but the personal color is too strong, doesn't this look like the style of a newspaper column?"

Liao Liao smiled when he heard the words. "They picked it up from the Internet. Ah...why do you want to read this one. This is a column!"

Li Qian quickly waved his hand. "Stop, stop!"

After a pause, he smiled helplessly and said, "I really didn't expect that it's just a song, and it would have such a big response? In recent days, it seems that many newspaper reviews and columns, They're breaking this song. It's really..."

Liao Liao smiled, flipped through the newspaper, and said, "There are also good ones! Those authors are not all laymen, but there are still people who know how to do it! Besides, if you like that song, it seems that you don't need to know too much about it, right? ? It's just a bit niche."

Li Qian nodded and said nothing.

After a while, Liao Liao put down the newspaper in his hand, looked at Li Qian, and said, "Don't worry about it! In fact, most people. The reason why they praise and criticize is just to express their preferences. Some people like you more. Make this kind of music. But there are people who want you to try not to make this kind of music...that's all."

Li Qian nodded with a smile, but immediately, he whispered: "Maybe... I should get something new?"

Liao Liao's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and he was about to speak when suddenly there was a knock on the door.

She shouted "come in", and assistant Wei Lan pushed open the door and said, "Sister Liao, the recording is scheduled to start at ten in the morning. Considering that there is a traffic jam or something, we have to leave."

Liao Liao raised his brows and nodded helplessly. When he was about to leave, he turned back and said, "When I'm done with the publicity for a while, you have to tell me about your new stuff and what it is."

Li Qian nodded with a smile, "Hurry up and tell you later."

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The Changping Music Festival ended on May 14.

That afternoon, Li Qian didn't go, but Liao Liao and Zhou Cong rushed over again. Liao Liao sang "Women's Flower" and Zhou Concubine sang "Witch's Tears", with obvious intentions, that is, for her new life. Promotion of the album.

According to Liao Liao last night, the audience responded enthusiastically.

Not only did "Women's Flower" get a warm response, but "Witch's Tears" was almost unanimously loved by the audience.

And just today, now, if nothing else, these two songs should have appeared in the streets and alleys of many cities in many parts of the country, and have become the playing songs of many audio-visual stores.

Because, on Monday, May 15th, these two albums have been officially released.

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There were three or four classes in the morning on Monday, and Li Qian just came to the company for a walk, and then rushed back to the school to take classes, but after one or two classes in the afternoon, he rushed back to the company.

An appointment was made a few days in advance, and today he has a guest to visit.

Moreover, it is a guest with a somewhat special identity.

The executive president of Rolling Stones East Asia, and general manager of Rolling Stones China, an American named Michael Johnson.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, he arrived on time. The two met for the first time and admired each other for a long time before they sat down in the reception area of ​​Li Qian's office. While the secretary was pouring tea, Johnson had already said in fluent Chinese: "Li, oh, by the way, maybe I can call you... Qian? I know, your friends will call you that!"

Li Qian nodded with a smile, "Of course there's no problem."

Johnson smiled, his rosacea turned red with excitement. He was already tall and strong, and when he waved his arms and spoke excitedly, he looked stronger and more terrifying.

The secretary served tea and went out.

Johnson continued to wave his arms and said passionately, "I've seen your photos a long time ago, and I know you're really young, but... wow, please forgive me for using an inappropriate metaphor, you It's really like being a high school student! - Temptation! But, your work is really amazing!"

"Changping Music Festival, I also went, of course, I didn't receive an invitation, I was just an ordinary audience... Oh, you understand, foreigner! I heard your singing at the scene, it was great, especially that The song "Yueren Song", please believe me, it is definitely the most classical Chinese style I have heard in the seven years I have been in China, and at the same time it has an international character!"

He seemed to be a chatterer, but Li Qian couldn't interrupt anything when the other party praised him so warmly, so he could only catch the gap between his words and smiled calmly: "Mr. So, you asked me to meet, presumably there is something you want to talk to me about?"

When Johnson heard the words, he immediately said, "Of course. Of course!"

talking room. He paused. He smiled and said, "Dear Qian, when I asked your assistant to meet you, there was only one thing, but now, there are two things. Can I say the second one first?"

Li Qian smiled and nodded, "Of course."

Johnson heard the words and put away his smile. Seriously: "I like "Yueren Song" very much! I like it very much! And I believe that my bosses, as well as music lovers from all over the world, especially those who are interested in Chinese culture, They'll love it as much as I do, so maybe consider working with the Rolling Stones to make this album?"

After a pause, he saw that Li Qian's face was slightly surprised. He quickly explained: "I know, you are in China. You are an absolute superstar. Although this song may not be too popular with your local fans, as long as it is your work, or... Liao's work, ok Yes! They're definitely ok, they're not the most popular, but still make a good sale. But...Dear Qian, that's only in China!"

"You need a strong partner, outside of China, to sell records for you and your singers, such as Liao and Bi Ho! And Rolling Stones, the top three record company in the world, we In North America, in Europe, without a trace, in Latin America, in other parts of Asia, in Africa, there is also a strong distribution network. Moreover, the people at Rolling Stones are a bunch of guys who love music and love your music creation. Dear Qian, you can trust me!"

When he finished speaking, the original surprise on Li Qian's face had long since disappeared. At this time, seeing Johnson looking at him, as if waiting for his response, he thought for a while and said, "Mr. Johnson, it's okay for you to call me Qian. But can you get rid of my dear? You need to know. ... uh... different cultural backgrounds make me feel a little... awkward."

Johnson was stunned when he heard the words, and after a while he laughed, shrugged, and spread his hands, "Oh, yeah? ok! ok!"

Li Qian nodded and made a gesture of "please". At the same time, he also held up the tea cup and said, "Mr. Johnson, have a taste. This is Chinese spring tea, Biluochun before the Ming Dynasty."

Johnson shrugged again and raised his tea cup, "I understand, Chinese people like to drink tea and use tea to entertain guests! I also like to drink tea... Well, great tea leaves, with a special fragrance."

Li Qian smiled, and after putting down the teacup, he slowly said: "The Song of Yueren, including similar works, I will do it in the future, and I have been accumulating materials, but at least in the short term, this project, It won't be a priority."

Before Li Qian could finish speaking, Johnson raised his hand, "Of course, of course! I just want to reach a cooperation intention, when to do it, how to do it, it's all up to you! You are an artist, and I am a A businessman! Lu-, uh, a copper stench! . . . a businessman who loves art and music!"

Li Qian smiled and said: "As far as I am concerned, of course I hope to cooperate with Rolling Stones on a global scale, and use the distribution network of Rolling Stones to sell our records all over the world. However, as you said, this is A business thing, and a business thing..."

Once again, before Li Qian finished speaking, Johnson's eyebrows and nose moved together, "Yes, I understand. Qi! I need to find Qi, right? Oh...I met her once, and that was a very beautiful one. But very smart woman! But, no problem, I'm willing to deal with her, as long as you agree!"

Li Qian nodded with a smile, "Of course I agree." After a pause, he said again, "So, can you talk about the first thing?"

Johnson's interest seems to have faded a lot, but after all, he still achieved his goal, so at this time, he just acted very relaxed, as if something had nothing to do with him, and said calmly: "That's it. , A few days ago, I received a request from a friend in the United States. He is also entrusted by others. The person who entrusts people to do things wants to invite you to write a promotional song for a movie, an American movie! "

After a pause, he spread his hands and said casually: "Don't be surprised, Qian! Although your band, and the works and albums you created, are only sold in East Asia and Southeast Asia, as long as you inquire a little, you will know that you are The most influential singer and producer in China today. So...if you want to, that friend of mine will fly over from the US and have a face-to-face interview with you."

Li Qian thought for a while and asked, "Promotional songs? That is to say...not an episode, not a theme song, not a soundtrack, just a promotional song?"

Johnson nodded and said: "Yes, the promotion song! If you agree, the other party hopes that it is your creation. It can be sung by you or Liao Lai. It must be good, preferably touching! And the other party will buy it out. The right to use the song's publicity, it can't meet the fans in advance, and it has to wait until the movie is released in China~www.wuxiaspot.com~. Of course, this does not prevent you from including it in an album later. , you know, all they want is the right to use it. It's just that it can't be used in advance, and when to use it, it has to be arranged by the other party."

Li Qian thought for a while, then asked with a smile, "So, what kind of category, what style, do you have any requirements?"

When Johnson heard the words, he immediately replied: "Love! Oh, just like your "Yueren Song", sad love!"

Li Qian nodded and asked again, "Is it convenient to know the name of this movie?"

Johnson said: "Oh, of course! "", it is said that the name of the movie is "", uh, you may not know much about it, that is the story of a wrecked cruise ship, a disaster! However, it is said that the name is James Card Mellon's director, want to make it into a romance? I don't know... I only know that this film has been filmed for more than half a year, but according to my friends, rumors are circulating throughout Hollywood, and it is said that he will do more It takes a year to complete the filming...!"

The look of surprise on Li Qian's face flashed, and then he reached out and grabbed his chin, rubbing it. (To be continued.) For mobile phone users, please visit

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